Jun 30, 2014

Before
taking flight back home that day, we stopped by at this place for having lunch. The
driver of our rented car said that this meatball eating place (Malang, East
Java) is very famous. For us, the food taste was just average, perhaps its
unique location is the main attraction. While we were there, no train passed by. Fortunately, I saw many yellow touches -outside and inside :)

Jun 26, 2014

Steam showers are not
a new concept. They have been used for thousands of years by Ancient Romans,
Native Americans and various other cultures for their cleansing, healing,
rejuvenating and soothing benefits. However, it has only been in the last few
years, that installing a steam shower in one's home has become a viable option
and an increasingly popular design idea.

Basically, a steam
shower is a steam room that provides you with the usual features of a bathroom
shower. It unites the capability of a standard steam room with lots of extra
features including a shower. When you consider the benefits of a steam shower
combined with the convenience of having such a special feature in your home,
you will probably want to immediately find more information
on how to incorporate one in your master bath design.

From a physical
standpoint, steam showers are an ideal way to remove toxins and dirt from your
skin. Steam showers also have health benefits such as clearing the sinuses to
make breathing easier, easing bronchitis and increasing blood circulation. One
of the benefits almost anyone can appreciate is the relief a steam shower
provides for sore, aching muscles.

In addition to its pain-relieving benefits, steam showers are revered as a
means of reducing stress. The time spent in a steam shower can provide a
renewal of energy and rejuvenate your body. Steam showers are available with a
variety of special features such as mood lighting, body sprays, aromatherapy,
bench seating, music and various other special features.

Having the opportunity to cleanse your body, clear your mind and enjoy the many
benefits of a steam shower without having to leave home can be considered one
of life's ultimate conveniences.

Jun 25, 2014

Properties with the
best looking lawns generally fetch a pretty good price on the market. People
want to live in homes where they have access to a beautiful outdoor area that
they can use for parties and celebrations and moments of relaxation. But beyond
enhancing lifestyles, the best lawns also contribute to cooler homes during
summers.The thing about lawns, though, is that they can be a lot of work to
maintain.

From cutting and
cleaning to watering and feeding, lawns require the best of care. Without the
right lawn care, Salt Lake City, UT residents should know, the green outdoor
space will be overrun with weeds and ruin curb appeal for any property. If you
need some help, try the following tips for a greener, better lawn.

Know the basics.

Watering and mowing —
there is a right way of doing both things. When you overdo it, in your haste to
take care of your lawn, your yard may become vulnerable to weeds and diseases.
So know the basics first.

When you water, do so
in the morning and never in the evening. Nighttime watering can leave water
sitting on the thatch, which creates the optimum environment for diseases.
Also, instead of watering every day, water deeply using a schedule. Utah’s Division
of Water Resources has a guide that varies according to weather conditions and
locations.

For example, northern
Utah residents can water their lawns once every three days from July to August
and water once every six days in September. What this means is that the lawn
care Sandy, UT residents practice may differ from that in other parts of Utah.

Another key lawn care
practice is mowing. The basic care is easy to remember: Never mow more than 1/3
of your grass. Cutting more off the top could leave your soil exposed to more
sunlight and create more room for weed seeds to thrive.

Know your limitations.

While caring for your
lawn on your own can be relaxing (and, depending on the size and features, give
you a great workout), there are some things that may be better handled by
professionals and experts in lawn care. Draper, UT residents (and various parts
of Salt Lake City) could easily get more out of their yards by choosing the
right lawn treatment services.

From maintenance to
re-landscaping, the right lawn care services will keep your front yards greener
and better. Best of all, you won’t have to do any backbreaking work. And you
will be left with one beautiful lawn that elevates the look and value of your property,
while giving you plenty of outdoor fun.

About the author: Kenneth Lawrence is a passionate
"handyman". He shares guidelines as well as tips about stuff on home
improvement. He writes in behalf of http://www.slclawnservices.com/.

A bedroom is
functional. It's where you sleep, but with a few careful changes and some
thoughtful planning, it can become a stylish haven that you seek out to relax
and spend time in before you go to bed.

Colour it
beautiful

There is no
right or wrong, but the impact of colour in your bedroom can make a big
difference. Soothing tones in blue and green have long been favourites because
their tranquility promotes restful sleep. Beware they aren't too 'cold' though
as this could sub-consciously put you off spending time there.

Stronger colours
are in vogue at the moment. Don't let colour scare you. If you fancy something
more dramatic but are nervous, try colour on one wall only and use paler tones
in the rest of the room, leading to crisp white bed linen.

Get the linen
right

Bed linen is a
great place to show your personality and is the easiest place to experiment
with a new colour or pattern. You might even start with /your linen and work from there. There are many
online retailers selling a wide range of designs. ((http://www.dunelm.com/category/home-and-furniture/bedding/duvet-covers) If
you find a design you like, you can pick out accent colours or themes to
continue on the walls and wider decor.

Natural fibres
will be more comfortable to sleep in, so beware the polyester content in the
bed linen you choose.

Add texture to
your bedroom by layering cushions, blankets and throws on your bed or armchair
if you have room.

Wallpapering is
the other obvious option for adding pattern to a room, though you might choose
to seek professional help to ensure the pattern sits correctly. The human eye
will easily pick up any errors in the pattern.

If you are
getting any structural work done, a professional tradesman is certainly
advisable and there are many skilled people around. Try asking friends and
neighbours for recommendations.

In case it
doesn't all go to plan, organisations such as Citizens Adviceare on hand to help and advise.

Few of us are
fortunate to have a 'big enough' bedroom, or one that is perfectly proportioned
for everything we want to put into it. Take 'the rules' into account; paler
colours will make the space appear bigger, and darker shades will make it
smaller. It's the same principle as clothes - black is slimming - but in your
bedroom, you probably want the space to be as big as it can.

Use pattern
carefully. Large prints could swamp a smaller space, for example, and mixing
too many patterns could make the whole scheme too 'busy'.

Mirrors make the
space look bigger. Use mirror-fronted doors on a wardrobe, or hang a
full-length mirror if you have space. A free-standing mirror can act as a great
feature in the bedroom.

If you do have
space, an easy chair is one of the most indulgent additions to a bedroom. Fill
it with comfy cushions and soft throws, put a table lamp beside it and light a
scented candle and you've created a relaxing sanctuary to spend awake time in
as well as sleep.